Pace Bowlers Dominate Boxing Day Test: Paterson and Bosch Shine

Dane Paterson claimed a second five-wicket haul, and Corbin Bosch made a spectacular debut by dismissing a batsman with his first ball. South Africa restricted Pakistan to 211 in the Boxing Day Test, maintaining control despite a resilient last-wicket partnership. South Africa ended the first day at 82-3.

Dane Paterson and debutant Corbin Bosch took center stage in the Boxing Day Test with South Africa and Pakistan. Paterson's impressive 5-61 seconding his previous haul against Sri Lanka, combined with Bosch's debut 4-63, saw Pakistan dismissed for 211.

In a promising beginning, Bosch claimed his first international wicket with his debut delivery. Paterson decimated Pakistan's top-order, contributing significantly to the team's control over the proceedings, ensuring South Africa's tactical advantage.

Despite Kamran Ghulam's fighting innings of 54, the SuperSport Park pitch remained unforgiving. South Africa closed the day at 82-3, needing just one win from this series to secure their spot in the World Test Championship final.

(With inputs from agencies.)